Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: The White Hell of Piz Palü

Experience the breathtaking drama and artistry of *The White Hell of Piz Palü*, a landmark 1929 mountain film by Arnold Fanck and Georg Wilhelm Pabst, presented live with a mesmerizing musical accompaniment! This visually stunning and emotionally powerful film follows Dr. Krafft, haunted by the loss of his wife in a tragic mountain fall years before. When a young couple embarks on an expedition to the same perilous location, they unexpectedly encounter Krafft, who remains convinced that his beloved still lives. Witness an unprecedented cinematic feat—a time when filmmakers braved unimaginable dangers to capture the raw power and beauty of the Alps. *The White Hell of Piz Palü* isn't just a film; it's a visceral encounter with nature’s untamed elements, brought to life with stunning cinematography that plunges you into dizzying heights and perilous crevasses. Watch as artists and camera operators risked their lives, hanging over abysses and descending into icy depths illuminated by magnesium torches, to record remarkable avalanches and the struggles of mountaineers against a formidable landscape. Featuring a captivating live score performed by Arthur Guyard on piano and keyboards, Jeanne Lafon on vocals, Félix Robin on vibraphone, and Timothy Alcorn on drums, this unique concert film promises an unforgettable journey into a world of adventure, loss, and the enduring power of hope. A true cinematic masterpiece, as Cinemagazine declared in 1929, *The White Hell of Piz Palü* is an essential experience for film lovers and music enthusiasts alike.